Transgender Darts Player Rips New Policy Protecting Women's Competition

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After the Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) handed a new policy that prohibits biological evils from competing in women’s competitions, a transgender competitor spoke out to blast the choice.

Noa-Lynn van Leuven of Netherlands spoke out towards the new policy on Thursday.

“Apparently, I just got retired, not by choice, but because I’m no longer allowed to compete,” Van Leuven stated in an Instagram video.

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“I’ve worked so damn hard for years just to get here. I showed up, I competed. I respected the sport every game, every single day. And now, with just one decision, I’m being told I don’t belong anymore. This isn’t just about me. This is another huge hit for the trans community.”

Van Leuven recommended taking additional motion to have the ability to take part in women’s competitions.

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“This isn’t the end. I’m just going back to the drawing board. I’m not done fighting,” the player stated.

Van Leuven had competed within the Women’s Series of the Professional Darts Corporation, and, in 2024, she grew to become the primary transgender player to play on the PDC World Darts Championship women’s competition.

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The DRA stated in a press release Thursday that it had begun a overview of its insurance policies in 2025. It included commissioning a report from “an academic developmental biologist who has published several papers on sex and categories in sport. The DRA has also considered extensive legal advice.”

“As a result of its review, the DRA is satisfied that to achieve fair competition in darts, only biological females should be eligible to compete in women’s tournaments regulated by DRA Rules,” it stated.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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